Saturday, December 07, 2013

First, this is the hit by Brooks Orpik onLoui Erikssonthat
caused Shawn Thorntonto snap tonight. This hit also injured
Eriksson, and from the video, you can see that the puck was nowhere near
Erikson.

While the hit definitely a penalty; it's probably nothing more than a
two-minute minor penalty for interference.

That being said, there’s no excusing what Shawn
Thornton did, this is unacceptable. I believe that Thornton broke the hockey code by attacking a player that was laying on the ice. You can't have that.

Thornton is going to have a hearing with
the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety. While Thornton has
never been suspended by the NHL, they have to respond to this hit.

I think that it would be safe to say that Thornton will be looking at a very long
suspension. The NHL has to respond harshly to this act of violence. I am going to predict that Thornton is looking at a 10-game
suspension, minimum. Some might compare what There's no excusing what he did. Before Boston Bruins fans eviscerate me, I am Boston Bruins fan, but we can't excuse this.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

In my opinion, this suspension, isn't long enough. I would like to see this be a 10-game suspension. Just for the record, Loui Eriksson hasn't played since October 23rd, because he's suffering from a concussion. Also, during his NHL Career, John Scott has scored a grand total of (1g-4a—5pts) in 187 NHL games. Not known for his offensive prowess, the Sabres' pylon has racked up 320 PIM.

In what is becoming a nightly thing, another night, another dirty hit. In my opinion, the NHL has no choice but to throw the book at this clown, this is unacceptable. According to Joe Haggerty, Eriksson is suffering from a concussion. Scott has been suspended indefinitely by the NHL pending a in-person disciplinary hearing.

There's no way that you can defend this hit. Again, I am all for tough guys and for fighting in the NHL, but this guy is a clown that can barely skate and he's on the ice to hurt people. I want the NHL to throw the book at this P.O.S., he's a player that plays four to five minutes a game.